Phil Mento, blue belt competitor from Paramount BJJ, stepped onto the mats at the Grappler’s Quest U.S. Nationals this past Saturday to continue his preparation for the 2015 World Championships. Phil competed in the blue belt middleweight division, the blue belt open weight division, as well as the no-gi intermediate middleweight and open divisions.
Phil took Gold in both blue belt divisions and Gold in the no-gi middleweight division. He finished with Silver in the no-gi open weight.
Next up for Phil is the IBJJF Boston Open, which takes place on August 23rd. He will be joined by fellow Paramount BJJ competitors Kevin MacMullen, Ed Westermark, Greg Hagner, Anthony Pacinelli, Ian Murphy, and Abi Durrant.